Administration
Bawean belongs to the province of East Java (Indonesian: Provinsi Jawa Timur). From 1975 it is a part of the Regency (kabupaten) of Gresik. The island is divided into two regions: Sangkapura and Tambak composed around the cities of the same names. Sangkapura has an area of 118.72 km² and population of 48,280 (2009). It includes 17 villages is headed by M. Suhami. The area of Tambak is 77.55 km² and population is 26,039 (2009). It contains 13 villages and is headed by B.S. Sofyan.
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